Further to Head Office Circular NP/054/15, 31st March 2015, this matter has been considered again by the General Grades Committee who have carried the following resolution:

Further to our Decision we note that our previously listed H&S concerns are to be discussed at a meeting with Network Rail on Tuesday 16th April 2015.

For clarity we are of the view that this issue can now proceed to consultation at Area Council Level in line with the collective bargaining procedure. All developments to be placed back in front of this General Grades Committee.

Relevant Branches and Regional Councils to be advised.

I am acting in accordance with these instructions. Please bring the contents of this circular to the attention of relevant members.